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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LD53 JUTMOT history

LD53 JUT is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 163,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LD53 JUT silver Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
163,309 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 JUT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 JUT was last recorded at 163,309 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 7,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,069 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,240 miles
Average per year
7,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,309 miles
  • 2024 – 156,069 miles
  • 2023 – 147,838 miles
  • 2022 – 134,467 miles
  • 2021 – 130,951 miles
  • 2020 – 129,118 miles
  • 2019 – 126,415 miles
  • 2018 – 123,930 miles
  • 2017 – 121,573 miles
  • 2016 – 119,264 miles
  • 2015 – 116,330 miles
  • 2014 – 114,087 miles
  • 2013 – 112,016 miles
  • 2012 – 108,485 miles
  • 2011 – 99,246 miles
  • 2010 – 87,147 miles
  • 2009 – 62,793 miles
  • 2007 – 33,148 miles
  • 2006 – 23,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,309 miles
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,309 miles (+7,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    163,309 miles
    Test number
    109970322155
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass156,069 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    156,069 miles
    Test number
    391051143784
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail156,069 miles (+8,231)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,069 miles
    Test number
    486269456895
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play adjuster locking nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass147,838 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    147,838 miles
    Test number
    457962833872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail147,837 miles (+13,370)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,837 miles
    Test number
    565336417459
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass134,467 miles (+3,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    134,467 miles
    Test number
    621422156175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis is corroding
  7. Pass130,951 miles (+1,833)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    130,951 miles
    Test number
    218131256344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
  8. Pass129,118 miles (+2,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    129,118 miles
    Test number
    272855115235
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
  9. Pass126,415 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    126,415 miles
    Test number
    276648166503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail126,365 miles (+2,435)3 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,365 miles
    Test number
    167765544986
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorShock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass123,930 miles (+2,357)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    123,930 miles
    Test number
    396665049486
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside above and in front of axle (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryGearbox fault, fluid leak, reluctant to drive
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked across the bottom, within swept area but well below view of the road
  12. Pass121,573 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    121,573 miles
    Test number
    987257559799
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  13. Fail121,522 miles (+2,258)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,522 miles
    Test number
    444680422301
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm on outside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm on outside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  14. Pass119,264 miles (+82)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    119,264 miles
    Test number
    803221847313
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
  15. Fail119,182 miles (+2,852)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,182 miles
    Test number
    267504373764
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
  16. Pass116,330 miles (+2,243)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    116,330 miles
    Test number
    325760745021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,087 miles (+2,071)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    114,087 miles
    Test number
    288343544029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass112,016 miles (+3,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    112,016 miles
    Test number
    905664183132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass108,485 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    108,485 miles
    Test number
    515913772169
    • NoteAir bag light on (SRS)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Fail108,485 miles (+9,239)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,485 miles
    Test number
    365460572105
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureTowbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on (SRS)
    • NoteOil leak
  21. Pass99,246 miles (+12,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    99,246 miles
    Test number
    359321921061
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Fail87,147 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,147 miles
    Test number
    561157940024
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  23. Pass87,147 miles (+24,354)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    87,147 miles
    Test number
    603867140063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,793 miles (+29,645)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    62,793 miles
    Test number
    110030459470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,148 miles (+9,928)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,148 miles
    Test number
    353977757483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,220 miles
    Test number
    112161376297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 JUT

Does LD53 JUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 JUT is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 JUT?
The MOT on LD53 JUT is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 JUT done?
LD53 JUT was recorded at 163,309 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 7,294 miles a year.
Has LD53 JUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 JUT has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 JUT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 JUT find?
LD53 JUT passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: hydraulic leak, but not excessive; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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